Model year record

2001 Volvo V70XC

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 189 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V451000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
Manufacturer
VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Vehicles affected
149,799
Reported to NHTSA
2004-09-13
Owners notified
2004-11-29

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, SOME ELECTRIC COOLING FANS MAY OVERHEAT POTENTIALLY CAUSING HEAT DAMAGE AND, IN RARE INSTANCES, A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Safety risk

A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLING FAN. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2004. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Vehicle speed control3664,580 mi
Electrical system2562,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2085,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine962,500 mi
Power train7115,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery565,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling458,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan410,000 mi
Unknown or other468,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights3130,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline358,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system380,000 mi
Steering3134,000 mi
Suspension: front394,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs384,600 mi
Engine2134,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2118,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit254,724 mi
Seats2123,700 mi
Service brakes276,000 mi
Air bags: side/window195,000 mi
Child seat: tether: strap/webbing1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator152,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: ignition: switch143,000 mi
Electrical system: software1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood110,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash110,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1187,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline193,143 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys155,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger152,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control168,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility1120,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights110,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging110,000 mi
Interior lighting110,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch110,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable110,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)167,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor110,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other168,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler1
Service brakes, hydraulic157,400 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Steering: electric power assist system1125,163 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: rack and pinion199,549 mi
Structure167,513 mi
Structure: body: door1
Suspension1135,347 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint110,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint110,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control170,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages152,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1131,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly110,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1

The 2000 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has 6 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.